Mammy's Shrimp Cakes

This recipe comes from the "Gone With The Wind Cook Book - Famous Southern Cooking Recipes". There is a note in the foreward which I love: "Gone With The Wind told of a style of living. as well as a romantic drama, A way of living, playing, and eating that thrilled us all." **The original recipe says to boil the shrimp for 15 minutes. I have changed this to 3-5, as I think 15 would be far too long!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh shrimp
• 3  slices  white bread, cut 1 inch thick
•  hot water
• 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mace
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Drop fresh shrimps into boiling salted water, and cook until shells turn pink, this should only take about 3-5 minutes at the most. drain, and cover with cold water to chill.
2. Drain again and peel and de-vein the shrimp.
3. Put the shrimp through a food chopper.
4. Remove the crusts from the bread; cover with boiling water; squeeze dry and crumble.
5. Add butter and seasonings, and mix well with shrimp.
6. Shape into flat cakes; place in greased shallow pan and bake at 180C for about 20 minutes, turning to brown both sides. Or, saute in butter, browning both sides.
7. Serve with an egg or cheese sauce.